Kitty Cresswell Riol, from the Norwich Cycling Campaign, says many women are discouraged from the activity because of the intimidation they face.

The group - which receives funding from Norwich City Council - also claims that female riders are disproportionately affected by incidents like close passes from motorists.

Kitty Cresswell Riol says cyclist safety concerns often go unreported (Image: Norwich Cycling Campaign)

Ms Cresswell Riol said: "What women and gender-diverse cyclists face isn’t just traffic risk - it’s gender-based harassment and threats to social safety.

"Verbal abuse, aggressive close passes, intimidation and street harassment are reported far more frequently by women and gender-diverse people, shaping whether and how they ride."

The audit wants to identify areas where women cyclists feel unsafe (Image: Norwich Cycling Campaign)

The group has launched a Women's Cycling Safety Audit to learn........

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